[Archive 2019-03-29] Toronto Comicon 2019 welcomes fans with celebrities, creativity, cosplay

Historical archive — originally published 2019-03-29. This report records what was known on that date. It is not current news; subsequent events may have changed the situation. Wikinews closed in May 2026.

Toronto Comicon 2019 returned to its titular city from March 15 to 17, as one of the largest pop culture events in Canada. The popular event featured celebrity guests like actors Dan Fogler, Ron Perlman, John De Lancie, John Rhys-Davies, and Jaleel White, as well as comic artists, authors, and professional cosplayers. The event included a large show floor with hundreds of retailers and artists promoting their creations. Wikinews' Nicholas Moreau attended the event, taking photos of the various sights.

Mancini told Wikinews after the event that the best part of cosplay is "bringing a character to life." One of the characters she took on this year was Squirrel Girl, a Marvel Comics character. Mancini has been described by the Daily Hive as a "squirrel whisperer", for the close affinity some of the animals have for her.

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